Department of Dentistry | Publications
General Dentists and Dental Specialists' Knowledge of Treatment, Diagnosis, Referral, and Risk Factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review. Dent J (Basel). 2025 Apr 24; 13(5). View General Dentists and Dental Specialists' Knowledge of Treatment, Diagnosis, Referral, and Risk Factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review. Abstract
Investigating the impact of oral health status on the prevalence of falls among caregivers and non-caregivers in the United States: A retrospective study. Spec Care Dentist. 2025 Jan-Feb; 45(1):e13097. View Investigating the impact of oral health status on the prevalence of falls among caregivers and non-caregivers in the United States: A retrospective study. Abstract
Caries Impacts and Experiences and Dental Care Utilization for Saudi Schoolchildren: Caries Impacts and Experiences Questionnaire for Children - A Disease-Specific Measure. Caries Res. 2024 Dec 16; 1-10. View Caries Impacts and Experiences and Dental Care Utilization for Saudi Schoolchildren: Caries Impacts and Experiences Questionnaire for Children - A Disease-Specific Measure. Abstract
Factors related to spontaneous space closure following early first permanent molar extraction: A systematic review. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2025 May; 35(3):625-638. View Factors related to spontaneous space closure following early first permanent molar extraction: A systematic review. Abstract
The association between dental caries and serum crp in the us adult population: evidence from NHANES 2015-2018. BMC Public Health. 2024 08 14; 24(1):2210. View The association between dental caries and serum crp in the us adult population: evidence from NHANES 2015-2018. Abstract
Sputum production and salivary microbiome in COVID-19 patients reveals oral-lung axis. PLoS One. 2024; 19(7):e0300408. View Sputum production and salivary microbiome in COVID-19 patients reveals oral-lung axis. Abstract
Parents' Knowledge and Awareness About the Importance of Primary Teeth and Space Maintainers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus. 2024 Jun; 16(6):e61836. View Parents' Knowledge and Awareness About the Importance of Primary Teeth and Space Maintainers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Abstract
Predictability of Orthodontic Space Closure Using Invisalign Clear Aligners: A Retrospective Study. Cureus. 2024 Mar; 16(3):e56706. View Predictability of Orthodontic Space Closure Using Invisalign Clear Aligners: A Retrospective Study. Abstract
Fast food consumption and its relationship with oral health among US adults: A cross-sectional NHANES-based study. Saudi Dent J. 2024 May; 36(5):728-732. View Fast food consumption and its relationship with oral health among US adults: A cross-sectional NHANES-based study. Abstract
Association between risk of obstructive sleep apnea severity and risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms: insights from salivary and serum cytokines. Front Public Health. 2024; 12:1348441. View Association between risk of obstructive sleep apnea severity and risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms: insights from salivary and serum cytokines. Abstract
Disparities in HPV and the HPV Vaccine Knowledge Among Non-Hispanic Black Adults in the US - HINTS 2017-2020. J Immigr Minor Health. 2024 Feb; 26(1):117-123. View Disparities in HPV and the HPV Vaccine Knowledge Among Non-Hispanic Black Adults in the US - HINTS 2017-2020. Abstract
Association between sleep duration and dental caries in a nationally representative U.S. population. BMC Oral Health. 2023 07 18; 23(1):497. View Association between sleep duration and dental caries in a nationally representative U.S. population. Abstract
Behavioral Health Within Primary Care Postgraduate Dental Curricula: A Mixed Methods Study. Ann Fam Med. 2023 02; 21(Suppl 2):S4-S13. View Behavioral Health Within Primary Care Postgraduate Dental Curricula: A Mixed Methods Study. Abstract
Oral health outcomes among adults with diabetes served at HRSA-funded health centers. J Diabetes Complications. 2021 09; 35(9):107979. View Oral health outcomes among adults with diabetes served at HRSA-funded health centers. Abstract
Context matters: Integration of social determinants of health in AEGD and GPR curricula. J Dent Educ. 2021 Sep; 85(9):1482-1496. View Context matters: Integration of social determinants of health in AEGD and GPR curricula. Abstract
Prevalence of oral conditions among methamphetamine users: NHANES 2009-2014. J Public Health Dent. 2021 12; 81(1):21-28. View Prevalence of oral conditions among methamphetamine users: NHANES 2009-2014. Abstract
Cocaine, polysubstance abuse, and oral health outcomes, NHANES 2009 to 2014. J Periodontol. 2020 Aug; 91(8):1039-1048. View Cocaine, polysubstance abuse, and oral health outcomes, NHANES 2009 to 2014. Abstract